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Smooth Surf Slider® design

The unique and durable Surf Slider® design allows smooth transitions between tablet and laptop modes. Interact with the tablet by using the stylus or your fingers on the capacitive touchscreen. When you need the speed of real keys, simply slide the screen back to reveal the keyboard. It’s durable carbon fiber thin and light design is perfect for the mobile user on the go.

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More brilliant color than ever

The 13.3” Full HD 1920 x 1080p touchscreen LCD with TRILUMINOS Display creates incredibly true, natural shades of colors – just the way you want to see them. Thanks to a new-generation technology that makes colors purer and more distinct with a wider color range, giving images a heightened sense of depth. Equipped with IPS (in-plane switching) technology so you can enjoy a crisp image from any viewing angle - perfect for giving an important presentation or watching the latest blockbuster hit.

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Digitizer Stylus

The digitizer stylus delivers precise performance allowing you to write, draw, and tap the touchscreen effortlessly. With every stroke, the digitizer stylus captures even the most subtle nuances of pressure, allowing you to adjust line weight, brush size, and more by pressing harder or softer with the pen. When the pen is near the screen, the touch sensors are turned off so you can maintain a comfortable writing position, even laying your palm on the PC. Two tips are included, allowing you to simulate working with a variety of traditional art and design materials.

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Active, even during sleep

Wake up your VAIO® Duo 13 and resume in less than a second. During sleep mode your VAIO® Duo is connected to the Internet and your applications are running and ready to go. You can immediately check the status of incoming emails and other communications just like with a smartphone. And with the long battery life, you can stay connected for all day mobility.

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Front and rear facing cameras

Snap photos and shoot video of the world around you with the rear 8 MP camera powered by Sony Exmor RS® sensor. There's also a front-facing Full HD web camera powered by Exmor R® sensor that’s perfect for chatting on-line or capturing your own antics. With amazing low-light performance and face tracking technology that allows the camera to automatically adjust and keep you in focus as you move about.

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On the cutting edge of SSD technology

Get quicker boot-ups, faster application launches and overall enhanced performance. And of course, since SSD technology includes no moving parts, you get a more durable storage solution less prone to physical damage.

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ArtRage® Studio Pro

ArtRage Studio Pro contains all the tools of ArtRage Studio: oils, watercolors, and inking pens making it easy to produce natural looking artwork on your computer. This version is ideal for artists who need to edit their projects in more depth, supporting Photoshop® compatible filters, real world color blending, post-spray editable stickers, and more.

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A touch of sharing

Quickly share music and URLs with compatible devices. See the same website that’s on your smartphone from your VAIO® PC. With NFC (Near Field Communication), it all happens by simply tapping compatible devices together on the touch icon. Connecting devices has never been this easy.

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Night Shift

Practical innovation is a cornerstone of Sony’s vision, and our keyboards are no exception. The keyboard features precisely engineered keys to create a comfortable and intuitive typing experience. When typing in dim light, an LED backlight creates a pleasant glow, framing the individual keys and illuminating the lettering to make it even easier to find the right keys.

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Simple multi-gesture touchpad

The multi-gesture touchpad is the most intuitive way to interact with your laptop. Scroll with two fingers, pinch to zoom in and out of images, swipe to flip through pages or photos, and you can even rotate an image, and much more. Use your touchpad in the same way as if you were touching the screen. Swipe in from the right to reveal charms or return to the start screen. Swipe in from the left to switch to your last used app.

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Industry-leading support

There's nothing standard about the standard Sony limited warranty on VAIO® computers. We cover parts and labor on covered repairs. And we have extensive on-line support where you can chat with an associate and access drivers, software updates, FAQs, user forums and more. Or if you prefer, you can just call us on the phone.8 We are here to help.

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The handiest port around

Forgot to charge your phone or mp3 player? Just plug your device via USB cord into the USB sleep charge port and start charging. Even if the PC is shut down and not plugged in you can still use it. And don’t forget that the USB 3.0 port is perfect for connecting a compatible external hard drive and allowing you to wait less and transfer data up to 10x faster than USB 2.0.

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Scan your documents

Cam Scanner is a document scanning app that enables you to edit, organize and keep track of multiple documents. Use the 8 megapixel Exmor RS® camera to take photo of a document or notes written on a whiteboard. The app automatically scans and straightens any distortions. You can share the document to a note app to edit or add notes. Easily search for archived files using OCR technology.

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Note Anytime for VAIO® PCs

Note Anytime for VAIO helps you easily take notes using the digitizer stylus or keyboard. This note taking and organizational tool will not only convert your handwriting to text, but also lets you add your own creative touch by drawing on the touchscreen with your finger or stylus so you can include hand drawn diagrams or images. You can organize your notes by specific subject or project, and even add images that you clip from the web using Active Clip® or directly from your albums.

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Active Clip®

See an image on the web that would be a great addition to your presentation? Use Active Clip® to trace or draw a freehand outline using your digitizer pen around the image. With intelligent edge detection you can quickly crop images in seconds with auto edge detection. Then save to your presentation, clipboard or Note Anytime for VAIO® PC where you can write or draw on it, save it, or send it to someone in e-mail.

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Enjoy your PC on your HDTV

Wirelessly stream all the things you love-movies, photos, websites, and more-live from your PC to your HDTV.9

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VAIO® Movie Creator

Quickly and easily make a movie just the way you like it from your own photos or videos. Enhance your movies with your choice of 45 design themes and music. VAIO® Movie Creator adds the transitions and effects automatically so your movie looks polished and professional. Once your movie is ready, share it on Facebook®, YouTube™, or other social networking and video sharing sites.

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PC tune-ups and maintenance made easy

With the newest version of VAIO Care™ software you get an easy-to-use tool that lets you tune up, update and troubleshoot your VAIO® PC. Just press the ASSIST button to effortlessly install and uninstall new software and drivers, use the visual interface to quickly identify and troubleshoot issues, create restore and recovery media, and connect with Sony phone, chat or online support when you need to talk with a Sony expert.

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Sony's Media Apps

Experience your content like never before with Sony's Media Apps. We bring together the very best of Sony’s state-of-the-art technologies to provide an exceptional experience. You get seamless connectivity across all of your compatible Sony devices to your content. Share and play with your content as you choose. Quick and easy access to content stored locally, on DLNA® servers, or from PlayMemories Online™.

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Smooth Surf Slider® design

The unique and durable Surf Slider® design allows smooth transitions between tablet and laptop modes. Interact with the tablet by using the stylus or your fingers on the capacitive touchscreen. When you need the speed of real keys, simply slide the screen back to reveal the keyboard. It’s durable carbon fiber thin and light design is perfect for the mobile user on the go.

:

Smooth Surf Slider® design

The unique and durable Surf Slider® design allows smooth transitions between tablet and laptop modes. Interact with the tablet by using the stylus or your fingers on the capacitive touchscreen. When you need the speed of real keys, simply slide the screen back to reveal the keyboard. It’s durable carbon fiber thin and light design is perfect for the mobile user on the go.

:

More brilliant color than ever

The 13.3” Full HD 1920 x 1080p touchscreen LCD with TRILUMINOS Display creates incredibly true, natural shades of colors – just the way you want to see them. Thanks to a new-generation technology that makes colors purer and more distinct with a wider color range, giving images a heightened sense of depth. Equipped with IPS (in-plane switching) technology so you can enjoy a crisp image from any viewing angle - perfect for giving an important presentation or watching the latest blockbuster hit.

:

More brilliant color than ever

The 13.3” Full HD 1920 x 1080p touchscreen LCD with TRILUMINOS Display creates incredibly true, natural shades of colors – just the way you want to see them. Thanks to a new-generation technology that makes colors purer and more distinct with a wider color range, giving images a heightened sense of depth. Equipped with IPS (in-plane switching) technology so you can enjoy a crisp image from any viewing angle - perfect for giving an important presentation or watching the latest blockbuster hit.

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Digitizer Stylus

The digitizer stylus delivers precise performance allowing you to write, draw, and tap the touchscreen effortlessly. With every stroke, the digitizer stylus captures even the most subtle nuances of pressure, allowing you to adjust line weight, brush size, and more by pressing harder or softer with the pen. When the pen is near the screen, the touch sensors are turned off so you can maintain a comfortable writing position, even laying your palm on the PC. Two tips are included, allowing you to simulate working with a variety of traditional art and design materials.

:

Digitizer Stylus

The digitizer stylus delivers precise performance allowing you to write, draw, and tap the touchscreen effortlessly. With every stroke, the digitizer stylus captures even the most subtle nuances of pressure, allowing you to adjust line weight, brush size, and more by pressing harder or softer with the pen. When the pen is near the screen, the touch sensors are turned off so you can maintain a comfortable writing position, even laying your palm on the PC. Two tips are included, allowing you to simulate working with a variety of traditional art and design materials.

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Active, even during sleep

Wake up your VAIO® Duo 13 and resume in less than a second. During sleep mode your VAIO® Duo is connected to the Internet and your applications are running and ready to go. You can immediately check the status of incoming emails and other communications just like with a smartphone. And with the long battery life, you can stay connected for all day mobility.

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Active, even during sleep

Wake up your VAIO® Duo 13 and resume in less than a second. During sleep mode your VAIO® Duo is connected to the Internet and your applications are running and ready to go. You can immediately check the status of incoming emails and other communications just like with a smartphone. And with the long battery life, you can stay connected for all day mobility.

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Front and rear facing cameras

Snap photos and shoot video of the world around you with the rear 8 MP camera powered by Sony Exmor RS® sensor. There's also a front-facing Full HD web camera powered by Exmor R® sensor that’s perfect for chatting on-line or capturing your own antics. With amazing low-light performance and face tracking technology that allows the camera to automatically adjust and keep you in focus as you move about.

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Front and rear facing cameras

Snap photos and shoot video of the world around you with the rear 8 MP camera powered by Sony Exmor RS® sensor. There's also a front-facing Full HD web camera powered by Exmor R® sensor that’s perfect for chatting on-line or capturing your own antics. With amazing low-light performance and face tracking technology that allows the camera to automatically adjust and keep you in focus as you move about.

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On the cutting edge of SSD technology

Get quicker boot-ups, faster application launches and overall enhanced performance. And of course, since SSD technology includes no moving parts, you get a more durable storage solution less prone to physical damage.

:

On the cutting edge of SSD technology

Get quicker boot-ups, faster application launches and overall enhanced performance. And of course, since SSD technology includes no moving parts, you get a more durable storage solution less prone to physical damage.

:

ArtRage® Studio Pro

ArtRage Studio Pro contains all the tools of ArtRage Studio: oils, watercolors, and inking pens making it easy to produce natural looking artwork on your computer. This version is ideal for artists who need to edit their projects in more depth, supporting Photoshop® compatible filters, real world color blending, post-spray editable stickers, and more.

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ArtRage® Studio Pro

ArtRage Studio Pro contains all the tools of ArtRage Studio: oils, watercolors, and inking pens making it easy to produce natural looking artwork on your computer. This version is ideal for artists who need to edit their projects in more depth, supporting Photoshop® compatible filters, real world color blending, post-spray editable stickers, and more.

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A touch of sharing

Quickly share music and URLs with compatible devices. See the same website that’s on your smartphone from your VAIO® PC. With NFC (Near Field Communication), it all happens by simply tapping compatible devices together on the touch icon. Connecting devices has never been this easy.

:

A touch of sharing

Quickly share music and URLs with compatible devices. See the same website that’s on your smartphone from your VAIO® PC. With NFC (Near Field Communication), it all happens by simply tapping compatible devices together on the touch icon. Connecting devices has never been this easy.

:

Night Shift

Practical innovation is a cornerstone of Sony’s vision, and our keyboards are no exception. The keyboard features precisely engineered keys to create a comfortable and intuitive typing experience. When typing in dim light, an LED backlight creates a pleasant glow, framing the individual keys and illuminating the lettering to make it even easier to find the right keys.

:

Night Shift

Practical innovation is a cornerstone of Sony’s vision, and our keyboards are no exception. The keyboard features precisely engineered keys to create a comfortable and intuitive typing experience. When typing in dim light, an LED backlight creates a pleasant glow, framing the individual keys and illuminating the lettering to make it even easier to find the right keys.

:

Simple multi-gesture touchpad

The multi-gesture touchpad is the most intuitive way to interact with your laptop. Scroll with two fingers, pinch to zoom in and out of images, swipe to flip through pages or photos, and you can even rotate an image, and much more. Use your touchpad in the same way as if you were touching the screen. Swipe in from the right to reveal charms or return to the start screen. Swipe in from the left to switch to your last used app.

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Simple multi-gesture touchpad

The multi-gesture touchpad is the most intuitive way to interact with your laptop. Scroll with two fingers, pinch to zoom in and out of images, swipe to flip through pages or photos, and you can even rotate an image, and much more. Use your touchpad in the same way as if you were touching the screen. Swipe in from the right to reveal charms or return to the start screen. Swipe in from the left to switch to your last used app.

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Industry-leading support

There's nothing standard about the standard Sony limited warranty on VAIO® computers. We cover parts and labor on covered repairs. And we have extensive on-line support where you can chat with an associate and access drivers, software updates, FAQs, user forums and more. Or if you prefer, you can just call us on the phone.8 We are here to help.

:

Industry-leading support

There's nothing standard about the standard Sony limited warranty on VAIO® computers. We cover parts and labor on covered repairs. And we have extensive on-line support where you can chat with an associate and access drivers, software updates, FAQs, user forums and more. Or if you prefer, you can just call us on the phone.8 We are here to help.

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The handiest port around

Forgot to charge your phone or mp3 player? Just plug your device via USB cord into the USB sleep charge port and start charging. Even if the PC is shut down and not plugged in you can still use it. And don’t forget that the USB 3.0 port is perfect for connecting a compatible external hard drive and allowing you to wait less and transfer data up to 10x faster than USB 2.0.

:

The handiest port around

Forgot to charge your phone or mp3 player? Just plug your device via USB cord into the USB sleep charge port and start charging. Even if the PC is shut down and not plugged in you can still use it. And don’t forget that the USB 3.0 port is perfect for connecting a compatible external hard drive and allowing you to wait less and transfer data up to 10x faster than USB 2.0.

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Scan your documents

Cam Scanner is a document scanning app that enables you to edit, organize and keep track of multiple documents. Use the 8 megapixel Exmor RS® camera to take photo of a document or notes written on a whiteboard. The app automatically scans and straightens any distortions. You can share the document to a note app to edit or add notes. Easily search for archived files using OCR technology.

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Scan your documents

Cam Scanner is a document scanning app that enables you to edit, organize and keep track of multiple documents. Use the 8 megapixel Exmor RS® camera to take photo of a document or notes written on a whiteboard. The app automatically scans and straightens any distortions. You can share the document to a note app to edit or add notes. Easily search for archived files using OCR technology.

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Note Anytime for VAIO® PCs

Note Anytime for VAIO helps you easily take notes using the digitizer stylus or keyboard. This note taking and organizational tool will not only convert your handwriting to text, but also lets you add your own creative touch by drawing on the touchscreen with your finger or stylus so you can include hand drawn diagrams or images. You can organize your notes by specific subject or project, and even add images that you clip from the web using Active Clip® or directly from your albums.

:

Note Anytime for VAIO® PCs

Note Anytime for VAIO helps you easily take notes using the digitizer stylus or keyboard. This note taking and organizational tool will not only convert your handwriting to text, but also lets you add your own creative touch by drawing on the touchscreen with your finger or stylus so you can include hand drawn diagrams or images. You can organize your notes by specific subject or project, and even add images that you clip from the web using Active Clip® or directly from your albums.

:

Active Clip®

See an image on the web that would be a great addition to your presentation? Use Active Clip® to trace or draw a freehand outline using your digitizer pen around the image. With intelligent edge detection you can quickly crop images in seconds with auto edge detection. Then save to your presentation, clipboard or Note Anytime for VAIO® PC where you can write or draw on it, save it, or send it to someone in e-mail.

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Active Clip®

See an image on the web that would be a great addition to your presentation? Use Active Clip® to trace or draw a freehand outline using your digitizer pen around the image. With intelligent edge detection you can quickly crop images in seconds with auto edge detection. Then save to your presentation, clipboard or Note Anytime for VAIO® PC where you can write or draw on it, save it, or send it to someone in e-mail.

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Enjoy your PC on your HDTV

Wirelessly stream all the things you love-movies, photos, websites, and more-live from your PC to your HDTV.9

:

Enjoy your PC on your HDTV

Wirelessly stream all the things you love-movies, photos, websites, and more-live from your PC to your HDTV.9

:

VAIO® Movie Creator

Quickly and easily make a movie just the way you like it from your own photos or videos. Enhance your movies with your choice of 45 design themes and music. VAIO® Movie Creator adds the transitions and effects automatically so your movie looks polished and professional. Once your movie is ready, share it on Facebook®, YouTube™, or other social networking and video sharing sites.

:

VAIO® Movie Creator

Quickly and easily make a movie just the way you like it from your own photos or videos. Enhance your movies with your choice of 45 design themes and music. VAIO® Movie Creator adds the transitions and effects automatically so your movie looks polished and professional. Once your movie is ready, share it on Facebook®, YouTube™, or other social networking and video sharing sites.

:

PC tune-ups and maintenance made easy

With the newest version of VAIO Care™ software you get an easy-to-use tool that lets you tune up, update and troubleshoot your VAIO® PC. Just press the ASSIST button to effortlessly install and uninstall new software and drivers, use the visual interface to quickly identify and troubleshoot issues, create restore and recovery media, and connect with Sony phone, chat or online support when you need to talk with a Sony expert.

:

PC tune-ups and maintenance made easy

With the newest version of VAIO Care™ software you get an easy-to-use tool that lets you tune up, update and troubleshoot your VAIO® PC. Just press the ASSIST button to effortlessly install and uninstall new software and drivers, use the visual interface to quickly identify and troubleshoot issues, create restore and recovery media, and connect with Sony phone, chat or online support when you need to talk with a Sony expert.

:

Sony's Media Apps

Experience your content like never before with Sony's Media Apps. We bring together the very best of Sony’s state-of-the-art technologies to provide an exceptional experience. You get seamless connectivity across all of your compatible Sony devices to your content. Share and play with your content as you choose. Quick and easy access to content stored locally, on DLNA® servers, or from PlayMemories Online™.

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Sony's Media Apps

Experience your content like never before with Sony's Media Apps. We bring together the very best of Sony’s state-of-the-art technologies to provide an exceptional experience. You get seamless connectivity across all of your compatible Sony devices to your content. Share and play with your content as you choose. Quick and easy access to content stored locally, on DLNA® servers, or from PlayMemories Online™.

Rated 3.2 out of 5 by 5
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Rated 5 out of 5 by MrJoeJoe I love it!
I've been studying convertible / touch screen laptops for a long time, and had been eyeing the Sony Duo since it first came out. The initial reviews were great, saw some issues with wifi which Sony eventually resolved (read from prior posts and Sony technical support site). My experience has been nothing short of amazing.
The Sony VAIO is very responsive (fast). The image quality on the display is so crisp, really really clear!!! It's light weight but sturdy. While the innovative mechanism that connects the display to the keyboard / base looks curiously thin, it really does the trick. My wifi connection has been strong at home, office, starbucks, airports (no issues).
While I didn't buy it to be an attention magnet, it is. If you don't want something that clearly makes people forget they are strangers and ask about this amazing looking laptop, then don't get it. If you don't mind it, and you'd love a great great laptop / tablet convertible, then this is a great choice!
I couldn't be happier!
November 19, 2013

Rated 2 out of 5 by Tyle Poor Wifi and WiDi
I am very desappointed in finding a problem so serious in conection Wifi on a computer so expensive as vaio duo 13. For the price this ultrabook should at least work perfectly.
The signal is very weak (as the internet speed) even if the computer being in places where other computers presents connection with strong signal. I read in forums that everyone is having the same problem with their Vaios. I hope sony presents a solution to this problem fast.
The widi also not functional when used with the device for the netgear PTV3000. When I can make the connection lag is so great that it is feasible to use. I do not know if it could be a driver problem or something but I hope that sony presents a solution to this problem also.
September 9, 2013

Rated 5 out of 5 by BKFrank It's what I was aiting for
This is a review of the stock version with 8gb RAM and 256gb HDD.
My needs include grading and commenting on papers and exams for graduate school students. I wanted a convertible tablet with digital ink capabilities, that was larger than the typical 11.6 inch tablet. I needed something that could handle very large PDF files, so I could read and mark-up coursebooks in PDF form. Ideally, I would be able to replace my iPad and Macbook Air with one device.
Along the way, I tried the Asus Transformerbook TX300. It was too heavy, lacked the digital pen capability, and too slow in handling large pdf files. (It also had defective keyboard unit). I tried the Samsung ATIV 700t. The ATIV 700t had digital ink, but was as sluggish as the Transformerbook with large PDF files, and the screen was too small at 11.6 inches.
I thought a long time before going with this Sony -- not sure I liked the slider form; concerned about the Wifi problems people seemed to have. But, I went with it, and find it to be extremely useable, and a great fit for my purposes.
The slider format, I've discovered, is far superior to the detachable tablet approach in the Transformerbook and the ATIV 700t. For marking papers in MS WORD, I can easily change from typed comments to handwritten comments, just by sliding from notebook to tablet. It's quick, and simple. Durability may be an issue, but I plan to get Square Trade or some other kind of extended protection.
The unit is light enough that I can and do take it with me to work on a daily basis, as I did with the iPad. It boots up very quickly. Easy to use it to get work done in the subway, or wherever.
I have not had any significant Wifi problems. It gets a signal (though weak# two floors below where the router is, and a strong signal on the floor where the router is. I had considered the version with ATT broadband, but decided I could use the mobile hotspot function of my phone. The Sony connected with that Wifi from my phone just fine as well.
Battery life is great. It's reassuring not to have to worry about the computer losing its charge before I lose interest in doing more work.
I've seen that many observers are questioning whether this Sony has any real market. From my perspective, this Vaio Duo 13 has a great design and set of features for students and teachers.
Of course, some things could be better. The key travel is too shallow. As is true with almost all Windows machines these days, the aspect ratio is not right for reading in portrait mode #something that students and faculty would likely want to do#. Windows programs for marking up PDF files are far more cumbersome than is Goodreader for the iPad -- hopefully someone can create a program like Goodreader for Windows 8. #This is not a Sony problem, but something that a person switching from iPad to this might want to consider).
But, again, having a real computer, with real computing power, with a sufficiently large screen, in such a light form, with all my Office and PDF programs, able to handle multiple programs simultaneously without getting bogged down, easily convertible from notebook to tablet, and with the active digitizer -- it's really a great package.
October 19, 2013

Rated 1 out of 5 by ComputerRepairTech Defective Product Design
I am returning my computer tomorrow, and I will be furious if the Sony Store does not back their product.
My brand new laptop from Sony (less than 1 week old) already has a bad LCD. It looks like a pressure spot on the screen, like a circle, taking up 3-5 millimeters of the screen, except I have never dropped my laptop and there are no scratches or signs of damage on the computer or screen. In addition, the screen has LCD bleeding on the edges (an unusual, unnatural white tone on the edges of the screen, against a black background--Google Image Search "LCD screen bleeding", if you are unfamiliar).
I am pretty sure that due to the location of the "pressure spot" on my LCD, that Sony has a design flaw with this particular model of computer. It is a slider/hybrid/tablet/convertible PC, and on the casing on the backside of the LCD there is an intentional protrusion of the plastic, designed by the industrial design team. Anyways, the "spot" is flush with this protrusion on the backside of the LCD.
With my experience working as a computer repair technician, servicing a wide variety of notebooks over 2.5 years, I am sure that the LCD was defective by default, due to the screen bleeding. The "pressure spot" was likely due to an actual defect in design of the laptop, which ultimately caused damage to the already defective LCD.
Other than these issues, the computer is overall just ok. There is a WiFi issue due to the Intel Haswell chipset, that should be resolved with driver updates, eventually.
The mouse trackpad is pure awkward, although adjusting the trackpad's responsiveness in the Windows control panel makes the experience significantly better. Even when I am not using the computer as a tablet, I do still typically need to use the touchscreen aspects of the computer, using a combination of my hands and the stylus.
For handwriting input, Sony should have used a Wacom digitizer instead of an N-trig digitizer, which has much better support and is a much more accurate and a high quality digitizer than the one supplied. Due to the computer having an N-trig digitizer, you will get no pressure support whatsoever with Adobe products, at this time. You will get significant variance from software to software with handwriting input, due to less support of the N-trig digitizer. Using handwriting input on OneNote is phenomenally good and accurate, and if you are a student, like me, you can use this computer to replace paper.
Windows 8 has issues with touchscreen support in particular, and the Windows 8 experience is just not as optimal as Windows 7. Sony should have gave the option to downgrade.
The sliding mechanism is kind of flimsy feeling.
There have been complaints about the WiDi (wireless secondary screen support). I have never used WiDi, but based on experience, the issues that individuals are facing are likely due to drivers or software issues.
October 24, 2013

Rated 3 out of 5 by DS3199 could be better
1. No DVD reader
2. Max RAM should be expandable to 12 G
3. Should have more than USB 3.0 ( at least 3)
4. Should have a choice of Window 7 or 8, being 8 is too new for hardware drivers. Takes at least 3 years for the hardware manufacturer to provide device driver
5. ****Most important is no docking station****
September 3, 2013

10. Based on Sony engineering testing. Actual performance may vary considerably based on hardware configuration, software, power management settings, environmental conditions, wireless connectivity and other factors. Maximum battery capacity will normally decrease with time and use.

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12. Kaspersky Internet Security 30-day subscription is pre-installed on your Sony VAIO PC. You need to activate the software for the product to work. After your 30-days are finished, buy Kaspersky Internet Security to continue to be protected from cybercriminals, identify theft, viruses, and other threats.

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13. Availability may be limited. See limited warranty for details.

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14. No system can provide absolute security under all conditions. Requires an enabled chipset, BIOS, firmware, and software, and a subscription with a capable service provider. Consult your system manufacturer and service provider for availability and functionality. Intel assumes no liability for lost or stolen data and/or systems or any other damages resulting thereof. For more information, visit http://www.intel.com/go/anti-theft.